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AE02 OOA

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

117,032 mi
Last recorded117,032 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 OOA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 117,032 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 113,086 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join to center section bracket deteriorated (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4-5 mm approx (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx deteriorating cracks in sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4-5 mm approx (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm approx worn heavily to inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 111,207 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 109,292 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 107,584 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 105,652 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 103,360 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 96,710 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 96,594 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 89,762 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 85,784 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 81,212 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 55,833 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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AE02 OOA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 77,198 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE02 OOA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 24 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AE02 OOA registered?

AE02 OOA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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The MOT history for AE02 OOA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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